Fire Guts INEC’s Office In Anambra

Fire on Sunday gutted the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ogidi , in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The fire , it was gathered , started at 12 :30 pm from a burning bush .

The state Police Public Relations Officer , Haruna Mohammed , confirmed the incident in a statement .

He said the fire started at 12. 30 pm on Sunday .

He added, “ There was a fire incident at INEC’ s office, Ogidi in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.

“ Police patrol team led by DPO Ogidi Division rushed to the scene and fire Service department was contacted .

“ Scene was cordoned -off and effort is ongoing to put off the fire and prevent it from escalating to other adjourning buildings.

“ The fire allegedly emanated from bush burning. However , the extent of the damages done is yet to be determined . ”
Mohammed als 0 said there was another fire incident in Onitsha on Sunday with seven people wounded by the fire .

He said the fire emanated from a faulty gas cylinder which exploded in a residential building , engulfing the entire building.

He stated , “ The fire allegedly emanated from a gas cooker recently procured which exploded in the course of using it for the first time .

“ As a result , seven persons sustained varying degrees of injuries while properties worth millions of naira destroyed .

“ Following a distress call , police patrol team led by the DPO inland town division rushed to the scene and the fire was put off by local volunteers .

“ The area was cordoned off to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the situation to loot and casualties were taken to Boromeo / Minas Hospital , Onitsha for medical attention. There was no loss of life and victims are responding to treatment . ”

Source:- Punchng